December 2012 Post Op Group

[momlambert 77]

I'm right there with you! I have lost a total of 34 lbs since 12/6/12. Surgery was 12/20/12. I have lost 20 since then.

Me, too! Lost a total of 32 lbs. I didn't keep track of loss during pre-op but surgery was 12/10/12. It's so easy to get discouraged and wonder what I'm doing wrong. I use MFP and everything seems okay but it's so easy to doubt myself and feel like this will be another failure.

[cogburn 125]

I've been to red lobster, Applebee's, and Outback Steakhouse... All 3 places I found something to eat (fish and chips, chicken quesadilla, and grilled chicken) ate a little listened to my body and when I thought I was full I stopped... Fish and chips and quesadilla made several meals... Chicken at outback was off child's menu and not enough left to bring home... Haven't had a problem and was able to enjoy myself

[lmcgloon 127]

We have friends coming in from out of town to Celebrate my husbands birthday. We're going to Joe's Crab Shack. This will be my first time out with friends too.. We'll see how it goes!

[one4ozzie 434]

I think I know the problem w the chicken. Chewing it up so much is drying it out I believe. So need something to dip it in.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[thisshizzisbananas 97]

I put the fat free gravy on mine and that helps tremendously!!

[one4ozzie 434]

I put the fat free gravy on mine and that helps tremendously!!

I'm definitely going to have to do that. It sits like a rock a swear :-( that's what made me think its possibly too dry. No problem w other food, just chick breast.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[one4ozzie 434]

My surgery has been moved from Thursday to Tuesday @ 10am, nail biter, eek

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[thisshizzisbananas 97]

I'm definitely going to have to do that. It sits like a rock a swear :-( that's what made me think its possibly too dry. No problem w other food' date=' just chick breast.

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

Yes!! Try it!! I don't think I could stomach it without light mayo or gravy or something!

[Momof4boys 46]

Geez I wished I could lose weight like you. Are you working out?

Honestly' date=' I've gotten used to the dumping. My stomach isn't tolerating chicken breast very well. But I love it and keep insisting on trying it every few days, but... It is always w chicken :-( maybe I won't be able to eat it for a long time :-(

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

I am working out. I have been using the arc trainer at the Y and swimming. Have you tried any flavored yogurts? I am still using plain Greek. I think what is helping me is sipping all the Water. I get at least 2 liters in a day plus tea and one Protein Drink.< /p>

[Momof4boys 46]

My surgery has been moved from Thursday to Tuesday @ 10am' date=' nail biter, eek

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

You can do it! Think of it as less time to wait. Deep breath!

[thisshizzisbananas 97]

You can do it! Think of it as less time to wait. Deep breath!

Yes! Less time to wait and really stress out!! You'll do awesome!

[AbnormallyabbyWLS 11]

Down 90 lbs from my highest weight! Surgery was12/05/12

[one4ozzie 434]

I am working out. I have been using the arc trainer at the Y and swimming. Have you tried any flavored yogurts? I am still using plain Greek. I think what is helping me is sipping all the Water. I get at least 2 liters in a day plus tea and one Protein drink.

I eat Danon light n fit Greek fat free with 2 times protein yogurt. I've had strawberry. I just bought the cherry and pineapple cuz I love that yogurt. If you put it side by side with the carb master it will still be less carbs. Cuz almost 2 carb masters =1 Danon light n fit.

I also eat fruit cups, all natural, unsweetened. Peaches, pears, applesauce, mandarin oranges, and mixed fruit. My dietician said I need more carbs to add more of the fruits. I'm still scared of hard fruits. Not to mention how a banana would fill me up. I use MFP and log all intake. I have been having a hard time getting all the water in. I almost get there about 4-6oz short :-( it's hard getting all the food in and the water.

I tried the arc. It's a butt kicker. How long are you on it? I started lifting weights w my legs and arms. 3.8 mph for at least an hour on the treadmill first. I did try the arc after I figured it out a little on its programming yesterday. Butt kicker!!!

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[one4ozzie 434]

What I'm going to do w the arc is start low on minutes, yesterday 10 and add 1-2 minutes each day. I also need to hit that before walking an hour on treadmill at 3.8-4mph.

There are some people there that just rock that arc. Holy cow. They are on it near an hour. I wished I could do that. My buttocks would be so toned, lol.

I actually hate that I have to have this surgery and start all over again w the exercise, or at least it will feel like it. Sunday going on liquid diet for the surgery, lol. Monday have to take magnesium citrate, blah. (I think that's what it's called)

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[jodimc 117]

Magnesium citrate is satan in a bottle.